New York to Tel Aviv (JFK–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–TLV is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. El Al, arkia and Israir Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,665 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al Also: AM | 30 | 777, 788, 789 | 9h41-10h29 | – | AM | |
| IZ arkia | 10 | 332 | 10h09-10h55 | – | – | |
| 6H Israir Airlines | 1 | – | 9h53 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from New York
| Metric | JFK→TLV | TEB→TLV | EWR→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 10h 20m | 9h 48m | 10h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Tel Aviv.
US passport holders enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), security screening begins before you reach immigration. Expect questions about your trip purpose, accommodation, and contacts in Israel. Immigration issues a small entry slip instead of a passport stamp, so your passport stays clean for travel to countries that do not admit visitors with Israeli stamps.
The 90-day stay can be extended at the Population and Immigration Authority in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Israel's entry slip system means no physical evidence of your visit appears in your passport. Keep the entry slip until departure, as you need it for hotel check-ins and if asked by authorities. The EAL-1 form (electronic entry authorization) is being phased in for visa-exempt travelers from certain countries, but as of early 2026, US citizens do not need to apply for the EAL-1 before travel.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Tel Aviv run about 10 hours 30 minutes on El Al, Delta, and United. Newark (EWR), Miami, Boston, and Los Angeles also have nonstop service. Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), trading at roughly 3.65 ILS per $1. The Rav-Kav card works on Egged and Dan buses, the Jerusalem Light Rail, and Tel Aviv's Red Line metro (opened 2023). Ben Gurion Airport's Train Station connects to Tel Aviv HaHagana in 20 minutes for ILS 13.50 ($3.70) and to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon in 24 minutes for ILS 22 ($6). Card payments work everywhere. Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) shuts down most public transport and many businesses.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to TLV
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al, arkia, Israir Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to TLV is about 10 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,665 miles (9,117 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).